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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.36, 8,302.74 and 3,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.36, 8,302.74 and 3,363.76 is: 4,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.36 : 8,302.74 = 3,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.36/8,302.74 = 3,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.36x = 8,302.74 × 3,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.36x = 27,928,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928,424.70/6,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.08

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